On my windshield I have a bead of sealant that runs along the entire outside edge where the rubber gasket meets the body. It looks to me like it was factory original but Im not sure. Lately I have developed a small leak (drip) that looks like its coming from that seal at the top of the windshield. Ive resealed the spotlight and all the running lights so Im pretty confident those aren't in play. Got up and took a look and the sealant along the windshield gasket, on the top, had failed bad and was pulled away from the gasket along at least half of the way across the top.

Got it all cleaned off, the best I could and taped off leaving about a 1/4" space for a new bead of sealant

Did some research on what product is used for this application and apparently this 3M sealant is preferred by the folks in the industry

Pretty sticky stuff but cleans up with mineral spirits or Goof Off. Laid a new bead in and pulled the tape. Turned out pretty good. Might have to go back with a razor and trim a spot or two.

Mike, If you do the glass/rubber part, you may want to consider using Black vulkem, instead of any of the glass bedding/glazing compounds. Back in 2001 Sikkens had a product that lasted for over 10 years on my 79. After it was discontinued, the glass company recommended on new Sikkens product, called Sikkens "Move it", which is a bedding compound (used to set windshields). Both Brad and I had to find out that it failed after a year or so. I did some extensive testing and found that Black vulkem will stick best to Glass and rubber after both are cleaned with lacquer thinner. The only drawback is the coarseness of vulkem 116
You are probably good on the alu/rubber side, but keep on eye on it and let us know.black vulkem | eBay

you could do a simple test and let us know:
Clean some glass with Lacquer thinner or rubbing alcohol and apply some of your 3M glazing compound. Let it sit overnight or how ever long it takes to cure and then try to pull it off. If it lets go with zero resistance, its not really suitable for the "caulking" type of application, only for bedding. The same test should be done with clean rubber.

We are planning a trip west to Fort Collins and Denver over the up coming Christmas holidays. Arrive in FOCO on Christmas eve and leave the Denver area a day or two after New Years. We will be staying down in and around town at both places. Average temps for that time of year out there are mid 40s for the high and around 20F for the lows. What do I need to do for my waste valves in order to keep them from freezing up. Or is it even feasible to use my holding tanks during those temperatures. Ive heard of heaters of some type, Im assuming a heat tape type thing. Also I was wondering if adding antifreeze to the tanks would do the trick.

If using my plumbing and holding tanks during those temps is just a "not so smart" idea, please feel free to tell me, please tell me. But surely people do some winter camping in our rigs, dont they?

We will have electric at both sites and full hookups at one of the sites.

I lived in a small motorhome for about 2-1/2 years in Arkansas where the temperatures would get in the mid 20's for a month or so in the winter. All I ever did was keep the black water holding tank closed until I was ready to dump. For the grey water tank I also kept it closed until ready to dump. Never had a freezing problem. I did leave the heat on low in the coach while I was at work which kept the interior pipes from freezing.

Good to hear that Brad. Weve never done a winter trip before. I know it will be milder than around here that time of year. I may be overly concerned about nothing. Just dont want to end up with a mess on my hands on the road, literally.

I was kinda wondering if that wasnt the case.....how cool. Wish I had the space. My last classic, which was my daily driver, was a '59 chevy apache 1/2ton step side. 235 straight 6 single barrel. Loved loved loved that truck. Had to sell when we downsized homes. Hehehehehehe, but I replaced it with a 31 ft Airstream, somehow managed to find the space for that. Figure the math out on THAT one.